Archive for the "Diabetes" Category

27
Feb

iv no income at the present or insurance– need to get glasses where can i find help
Answer: walmart !
Answer: I would l check to see if you qualify for Medicaid. They will cover the cost of glasses, I think. I would also call a place like Lens Crafters. They collect glasses […]

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27
Feb

what do they mean care for your feet???
what kind of care???
massage, or what???
Answer: Diabetics, who are not in good control, are prone to reduced circulation in the foot, a reduced ability to fight infection, and nerve damage.
The nerve damage reduces sensation and can allow for an injury (cut, scrape, burn) to go unfelt. The cut/scrape/burn […]

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27
Feb

I've been on Metformin and Cymbata since this last summer. The medicine has helped me loose 30 lbs. Unfortunately, my weight loss is at a stand still now and I've noticed I've been getting more frequent blood sugar lows. This may also be because I've haven't been as hungry and have […]

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27
Feb

50/500 mg twice a day. I couldn't tolerate the Metformin alone and was only on the Januvia and Byetta. I am not diabetic. I have insulin resistance due to having polycystic ovarian syndrome and no matter what I do I can't lose weight.
I am asking for your feedback on Janumet. […]

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27
Feb

There are no drugs on the market that block the uptake of glucose - sugar blockers are just appetite suppressants. If you eat a meal with a bunch of sugar and take the “Sugar Blocker” product, it will have no effect on your blood sugar levels.
Answer: That's a great question and one I URGE […]

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27
Feb

He drinks alcohol–beer, at least 2 huge big gulps–diet sodas and 365 days a year eats garbage take out food at least 2-3X a day, and has diabetes and it's getting worse?
Won't listen to anyone for help.
So, what kind of things can I expect when his health declines? What are the symptoms, and HE'S […]

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27
Feb

I had a blood glocose test done and I was informed that I am diabetic, based on the levels of my blood glocose test.
So what are the specified levels to becoming a diabetic.
Thankyou.
Answer: A quick telling glucose test is HbA1c. It gives you your last 90 day average and it's hard to mislead. A normal […]

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27
Feb

Explain why. Also includes people who are mildly diabetic.
Answer: It doesn't matter if you inject insulin or not. Even if you are just on oral meds……if you are diabetic you must watch the carbs you eat. There are good carbs and bad carbs. Carbs turn to sugar and cause blood sugar to […]

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27
Feb

So, why aren't compression hosiery good for them? It seems diabetics do not need the compression, but to have loose fitting socks and hosiery. Seems to me the compression type hosery would help increase circulation in their legs and feet.
Answer: Compression hosiery treats a different type of circulatory problem (varicose veins, back flow, […]

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27
Feb

panic???
Answer: Okay … it depends. Have you been diagnosed as a diabetic? What kind? My daughter is a type 1 diabetic, and she reaches 200 every day. They want her a little higher than normal because she's so young (she's 2)
If you are a diabetic, you may want to talk to […]

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